Capital Campaign 2026
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What is this campaign for - and why now?
St. Nicholas is raising funds to pay down our mortgage debt. One of our two mortgages comes up for renewal in January 2027. We would like to be able to totally retire one of those mortgages and refinance the other - with reduced principal - at a favorable rate.
Reaching these goals will free up resources, on a monthly basis and in the long-term. We hope to use them to expand our ministries and secure the ongoing financial stability of our church.
Is this different than my annual pledge? I thought that was helping pay the mortgage.
Your annual pledge is vital. Pledges and contributions are how the church operates on a day-to-day basis: how we pay our clergy and staff, pay our utility bills, and - of course - how we make our monthly mortgage payments.
Your pledge to this Capital Campaign goes into a different “pot” than your pledge. This campaign is a way to reduce the church’s debt burden, above and beyond our regular monthly payments, and give the church some additional resources to work with.
I have provided for the church in my estate planning. Won’t that do the same job (eventually)?
Bless you! Yes, legacy giving is a fantastic way to ensure the church’s long-term financial stability, and it is both needed and appreciated.
In the big picture, this campaign is for the shorter term. It will help us in the next few years to do more than just keep the doors open and the lights on – to put our financial resources toward expanding our reach and growing into the future.
Okay, I’m in! What else do I need to know?
We’re taking pledges between now and June 30 so we can start planning. Pledges should be paid in full by November 30, 2026. You can be do in one of three ways: All at once, in three payments, or in five payments. Just let us know on your pledge submission.